Betty Sue's new accessories

I've been busy sewing on Betty Sue, my new (to me) purple Featherweight.  She and I have been making some accessories for her.

quilting on 1939 Singer Featherweight

Betty Sue has some scratches on the bottom, because of her snug fit in her case.

scratches on bottom of Betty Sue

The first thing I made was a bag, to put Betty Sue in, when she is in her case.  This way, she wouldn't get any more scratches.

Betty Sue in her new bag

Betty Sue, all safe in her new bag

Betty Sue in her bag, inside the case

bag (thread) peaking out of accessory case

The next thing Betty Sue needed was a cover, for her folding table, so that it wouldn't get scratched.

Betty Sue's new folding table cover

Betty Sue's new folding table cover

I did try to put button holes in the bag, for the ribbon.  I attached a Singer button hole maker to the machine, carefully following the directions in the manual.  I've not used a button hole maker before, but, I have several in my collection.  Well.....the feed dog cover, that attaches to the bed of the machine, wouldn't attach properly.  I finally gave up, BUT, when I was putting all the parts away, I saw THIS on the bed of Betty Sue.

paint chipped away in screw holes, on bed of machine

I was in shock!!!!!   Talk about an UN-happy lady!!!!  I'll be looking for some paint to match Betty Sue's purple, so that I can repair this damage.  It may take a while to find the right color paint. 

Next, I started on 2, yes 2 different sewing machine mats for Betty Sue.  One mat, will be for when I take Betty Sue, with out an extension table.  This mat doesn't need to be very big.

smaller sewing machine mat for Betty Sue

up close of the pocket material (pins)

The other mat, is for when I take the extension table with Betty Sue.

large sewing mat, for use with extension table

up close of pocket material (faux selvage)

Of course, those pockets need some sewing items to go in them.  I've been looking for purple items since I knew Betty Sue would be mine.

purple (and other color) pins in a purple box, tape measure & retractable tape measure, scissors, and seam ripper

I'm thinking of adding ties to each mat, so that I can roll them up, with the sewing notions in the pockets.  I wouldn't want to lose the notions, and, I don't want to be taking them in/out, each time I use the machine.  I bought a set for each sewing mat (I love sales).  I do still need one more seam ripper in purple. 

I still need to make a pin cushion thread catcher for Betty Sue.  I also plan on making her a slip resistant pad for the floor (I'm tired of chasing her foot pedal around).  I'll make both of these to match Betty Sue's other accessories.  I already have the pin cushion thread catcher cut out.

I think I'm starting to get my sewing mojo back.